Unitec Institute of Technology

Block Courses

Don't wait until New Year to make a resolution - change your life right now!

These block courses will enable you to upskill before 2012*, ready for a fresh start in the new year. Courses are available at our Mt Albert, Waitakere and Northern (Albany) campuses.

We are making it easier than ever for you to fit study around your life, not the other way round.

^{*Some courses continue into 2012.}

Computing and IT

Level 3 and 5 courses that finish early in 2012 - and best of all they are free for NZ citizens and permanent residents!

• National Certificate in Computing (Level 3)
• Mt Albert campus
• Starts 26 November

• Certificate in Computer Servicing (Level 5)
• Mt Albert campus
• Starts 26 November

English Language

Specially designed for skilled migrants who need enhanced English.

• Certificate in English (Elementary 2) 
• Mt Albert campus
• 10 October - 16 December, full time
• Certificate in English Pre-Intermediate
• Northern campus
• 10 October - 16 December, full time
• Diploma in English*
• Mt Albert campus
• 10 October - 16 December, full time

*This is a full time course over three semesters. You can complete one semester worth of courses, prior to Christmas

Foundation Studies

Essential office, learning and work skills for those who left school early or are considering further study.

• Certificate in Foundation Studies (General)
• Mt Albert, Waitakere and Northern (Albany) campuses
• 10 October - 16 December, full time

Design & Visual Arts

Follow your passion and pick up some valuable skills.

• Art & Design Aotearoa
• November / December TBA
• Printmaking
• 6 day block, 10 - 21 October
• Landscape Photography
• 6 day block, 5 - 12 December
• Plant systems and botany for gardeners
• 2 week block, Early December TBA
• On-line VUE software course
• Online and Self-directed (learn from home)

Mt Albert campus.

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Want to become an electrician, or an audio-visual or electronics technician? The Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a recommended pre-employment pathway.

• Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering CEEE
• Mt Albert and Northern (Albany) campuses
• Starts 10 October

Osteopathy

Develop an understanding of contemporary osteopathic concepts and practical osteopathic skills - designed for students with a background in human biology or health.

• Osteopathic Principles & Practice 2
• Waitakere campus
• December and February

Sport

Develop an understanding and basic skills to devise and implement safe and effective exercise programmes to meet individual needs.

• Exercise Prescription 1
• Mt Albert campus - Human Performance Lab
• 2 week block, 5 - 16 December